Craftsmen Club
Staff Advisor - TBD
Craftsmen Club Information:
The Craftsmen Club will meet once per month from September through April. Students who may participate are nominated by Tison staff members. Students interested in being part of the club should talk to their teachers about the club and express their interest in joining. On club meeting dates, all boys who are club members are asked to dress for success. A parent permission form is required for a student to attend club meetings.
About the Craftsmen Club:
The Craftsmen Club was founded in 2017 by beloved Tison and Weatherford High School Assistant Principal, Trace Craft, who passed away in September 2020 after a courageous battle with ALS. Trace left a powerful legacy at Tison through his dedication to student development and leadership.
Originally launched as the Boys to Men Club, the group was designed to teach young men the value of responsibility, respect, and presenting themselves with pride. Trace emphasized the importance of being a man of your word, treating others with dignity, and conducting yourself in a way that earns respect.
Members meet monthly and participate in Dress for Success Tuesdays, wearing their Sunday best as a symbol of pride and professionalism. The club quickly grew in popularity, attracting widespread support from families and community members. It even caught the attention of schools across Texas, many of which reached out to model similar programs on their own campuses.
In response to the success of the Boys to Men Club, Tison launched the Girls of Greatness club to offer young women the same opportunity for leadership and personal growth.
To honor Trace’s vision and impact, the club was officially renamed the Craftsmen Club in the fall of 2018.
